ISB Bio 2 Genetic Disorder Project: Home

Your assignment is to choose one of these topics and contribute to the evolution of a wiki page{s} discussing the:
Sickle Cell Anemia
Thallasemia
Huntington’s Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Tay Sachs
Fragile X Syndrome
Cri du Chat
Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency
• Another disease caused by a point mutation (talk to your teacher first)

Evaluation Rubric for the Wiki:

3 complete- meets all aspects of criteria
2 partial - mostly meets criteria, some aspects missing
1 inadequate – many aspects missing
0 not done

1. Wiki navigation is designed to allow efficient and logical browsing 3 2 1 0
2. Information written on the wiki is summarized by the writer 3 2 1 0
and the language used is simple.
3. Duplication of information that could be found at another site is 3 2 1 0
avoided and links are used instead to direct the viewer to other sites.
4. Images are used effectively and support the text. 3 2 1 0
5. Mutation is defined using and the type of mutation that causes 3 2 1 0
the genetic disease is clearly illustrated from DNA to Polypeptide
6. Effects of the mutation in terms of frequency, symptoms, and 3 2 1 0
progress of the disease are evident
7. Treatments and screening are described. 3 2 1 0
8. All sources are cited and graphics are appropriately tagged. 3 2 1 0

Possible Product Score: 24

You will be required to write a brief description of how YOU contributed to the production of the wiki. All claims will be verified against the page edit history log. Also, you must browse the pages from other groups and leave constructive feedback/suggestions/questions on the discussion tab.

Possible Participation Score: 24

Total: 48 Points Possible